Key findings of the Health Profile for England report:

Key findings of the Health Profile for England report:

The Health Profile for England report  was published in September 2018 and is a comprehensive report covering life expectancy, major causes of death, mortality trends, child health, inequality in health, wider determinants of health and current health protection...
Living Wills

Living Wills

It isn’t a topic anyone loves thinking about. However, seeing as we’re all 6 times more likely to become seriously injured following an accident than to actually die, it is imperative that we set out our wishes for treatment in case we become incapacitated and unable...
First Aid for Burns – how to reduce pain and scarring

First Aid for Burns – how to reduce pain and scarring

First Aid for Burns Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring and permanent. 13,000 burns injuries are treated in British hospitals each year. 200 people...
Flu Jab –  Get Your Vaccine Early

Flu Jab – Get Your Vaccine Early

The season of colds and flu is almost upon us. Therefore it is a good time to think about having a flu jab.   This  year, nearly half the UK population – around 30 million people – will be offered the flu vaccine.   In fact, this will be the...
How to call 999 if you are in danger and cannot speak

How to call 999 if you are in danger and cannot speak

Would you know how to phone 999 if you are in danger and cannot speak? How to get help if you are abroad and don’t speak the language? What to do if you can’t hear? Do you know the best way of getting help in an emergency wherever you are? Or if a situation is an...